Moscatel
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Typically best enjoyed within 5 to 20 years of release, though it possesses the structure to age gracefully for decades.
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Pastel de nata, Queijo de Azeitão, dark chocolate tart
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Hailing from the sun-drenched Peninsula de Setúbal, Bacalhôa's Moscatel de Setúbal is a legendary fortified sweet wine steeped in history. The region's unique microclimate, shielded by the Serra da Arrábida and cooled by Atlantic breezes, provides the perfect conditions for the Moscatel de Setúbal grape to develop its signature intense aromatics. The winemaking process is deeply traditional: after partial fermentation, the wine is fortified with grape brandy, and the grape skins are left to macerate with the wine for several months. This extended skin contact, unique to the region, extracts rich essential oils, creating an incredibly complex elixir of candied orange peel, honey, and floral notes. Historically favored by European royalty, this wine represents a centuries-old liquid heritage.
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Founded in 1922 as Jo o Pires & Filhos, Bacalh a Vinhos de Portugal has grown to become one of the country's most innovative and prestigious wine producers. Now owned by the Jos Berardo family and headquartered in the historic town of Vila Nogueira de Azeit o on the Pen nsula de Set bal, the estate has expanded its footprint across Portugal's premier wine regions, including Alentejo, Douro, Bairrada, D o, and Vinho Verde. Bacalh a is celebrated for its pioneering spirit, notably introducing international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon to create the iconic Quinta da Bacalh a Tinto, alongside its legendary, richly aged Moscatel de Set bal and terroir-driven Alentejo blends like Quinta do Carmo. Headquartered at Estrada Nacional 10, 2925-901 Vila Nogueira de Azeit o, Portugal, the estate's official website is https://www.bacalhoa.pt.